October Newsletter: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Check out our October newsletter for tips on how to reduce your risk of getting breast cancer, fall prevention, how to deal with a snoring spouse, a line-up of great local events and more! Click here to read our October newsletter.
Falls are a Big Deal for the Elderly
While it may seem like no big deal for a young person to slip and fall, falls and their resulting injuries can prove fatal for an elderly person. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an elderly person dies from a fall every 20 minutes in the United States. There are a number […]
Why We Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Home Care Plus team recently participated in the Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This wonderful event helps raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, research and support. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, is a debilitating disease that destroys a person’s memory and cognitive abilities over time. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it […]
Our Caregiver of the Month of September is Terease C!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Terease C. as our Caregiver of the Month of September. Terease has many years of experience working as a CNA. Her competency and compassion as a caregiver makes her a true asset to the Home Care Plus team. She is reliable and committed to the clients she cares […]
We Are Walking to End Alzheimer’s!
Please support our team as we “walk to end Alzheimer’s” during the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2017 Walk on Sept 16th. We are raising money to support those suffering from this disease as well as to fund life-saving research. Join our team for the walk on the 16th! Visit our team page here!
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with flu season only a few months away, it is a great time to remind older adults that vaccines aren’t just for kids! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults over age 65 are at greatest risk for complications from the flu. The CDC recommends […]
We are “Walking to End Alzheimer’s!” Donate to our team today!
Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? The Home Care Plus team is “Walking to End Alzheimer’s” on September 16th and funds raised support Alzheimer’s families, research and support. Thank you for considering a donation! Click here to donate to Team Home Care Plus!
Our August Caregiver of the Month is Lois H!
Home Care Plus would like to recognize Lois H. as the Caregiver of the Month of August. Lois has been a caregiver with us for over 5 years. She is a compassionate caregiver who cares deeply from the heart. She is highly skilled and experienced in providing care for our clients with dementia. Lois has […]
Having That Tough Conversation
It might seem that there is never a good time to discuss end of life plans with your aging parents or loved ones, but it is important not to put off this important conversation too long. While it is not an easy topic to discuss, making sure everyone is on the same page and that […]
August Newsletter: Are You Ready for the Eclipse?
Our August newsletter has information about the upcoming eclipse, events in Charleston, heat stroke prevention and more! Click here to read our August newsletter!
